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Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) celebrates against the Washington Commanders during an NFL football divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski) AP
Those are just some of the adjectives that can be used to describe Detroit Lions star running back Jahmyr Gibbs. The change-of-pace back became Detroit’s biggest weapon on offense in 2024. He built upon his standout rookie campaign,
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs found his No. 1 cheerleader in girlfriend Nicole Anderson. “26 is my lucky number 🦁 ,” Anderson wrote via Instagram in November 2024, referring to Gibbs’ jersey number.
As it turns out, front offices might have viewed Gibbs more highly than most projections did. Gibbs said after the draft that he "knew for a fact" the Cowboys planned to take him with the No. 26 pick, adding that the Bengals also considered trading up into the late teens to pick him.
Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, the Lions' running backs, have earned the nickname "Sonic and Knuckles" for their explosive chemistry on the field, combining speed and unstoppable strength. Discover the origin behind it.
The Lions running back trolled Kevin Durant after a touchdown run, but the Suns star — and Commanders fan — delivered the final jab after Washington’s win.
Durant, who is quite active on X, formerly known as Twitter, responded to Gibbs' celebration dance pretty shortly after it happened. Of course, Durant is from Washington, D.C., and isn't too fond of Gibbs scoring on his hometown team:
Former Titans' running back Chris Johnson still holds the best 40-yard time for a running back, turning in a lightning quick 4.24 in 2008. Gibbs registered with a 22.03 mph on the radar gun during his 70-yard touchdown run in Week 8 against the Tennessee Titans.
The Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs scored first and delivered a unique celebration against the Commanders. But Kevin Durant fired off a response.
The 2024 season saw the Lions' rushing attack hit historic milestones while also serving as a coming-out party for their second-year running back.
Johnson's tenure with the Lions saw the team's offense completely transform, fully utilizing Jared Goff at quarterback and unleashing a ferocious running attack headlined by Jahmyr Gibbs and David ...